constant rate of change

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What is a constant rate of change?

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A constant rate of change is a consistent ratio between two quantities, meaning that as one quantity changes, the other changes at a fixed rate.

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How do you calculate the unit rate?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the total quantity by the number of units. For example, if a store has 120 customers in 6 hours, the unit rate is 120 ÷ 6 = 20 customers per hour.

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What is the unit rate in customers per hour if a store has 120 customers in 6 hours?

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20 customers per hour.

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Write an equation for a constant rate of change where y is the total amount and x is the number of units, if the unit rate is 1/4.

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y = 1/4x.

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If you spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete, what is the unit rate in dollars per pound?

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$8 per pound.

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What is the unit rate in dollars per pound if you spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete?

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$8 per pound.

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If Ernie travels 195 miles in 3 hours, how far will he travel in 5 hours at the same speed?

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325 miles.

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What is the constant rate of change if the total cost is $40 for 5 pounds of concrete?

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$8 per pound.

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What is the formula for finding the constant rate of change?

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Constant Rate of Change = (Change in y) / (Change in x).

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If a table shows a constant increase of $5 per hour, what is the constant rate of change?

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$5 per hour.